CIPP solutions, also known as Cured-In-Place Pipe liners, first revolutionised the engineering industry more than 50 years ago. Enabling engineers to repair pipes without breaking ground, these liners are fed into damaged pipes from above ground and activated in-situ, creating a fresh new layer of pipe on the inside of the structure.
The benefits are wide-ranging and span environmental, financial and time efficiencies. What’s more, the benefits of CIPP liners affect everyone from the engineers themselves to municipalities, district councils, and local communities.
Here’s a full breakdown of the benefits of CIPP technology in the world of modern infrastructure, as identified from our 50+ years at the forefront of the industry.
The Cost Efficiency of Pipeline Repair Technology
One of the biggest advantages of CIPP liners is its ability to repair damaged pipes without removal. From sourcing machinery to closing roads, manufacturing new pipes, and paying for the labour involved in replacing a damaged pipe, rehabilitation is by far the more cost-effective solution.
CIPP liners extend the lifespan of pipes by decades, meeting the demand for more durable infrastructure. The first pipe repaired with this method is a clear example of using Insituform’s CIPP felt, still in full operation more than 50 years later.
Trenchless Pipe Rehabilitation: Protecting Habitats and Recycling
Another area in which CIPP felt liners take centre stage is when considering the environment.
To understand this, you first need to consider the environmental damage exerted by pipe replacement services. Digging up the surrounding road surface or ground, excavating the pipe, and manufacturing a new one, are all processes which drain the environment of its natural resources and which impact habitats.
By comparison, a solution which can be employed from above ground without digging up the pipe is certain to be kinder to the natural world.
We must also consider recycling and the benefits of CIPP felt composition. All felt liners are made from at least 75% recycled material, while up to 90% of the waste produced in manufacturing is also recycled.
The Impact of Trenchless Technology on Local Infrastructure
Finally, the impact of trenchless technology on the local area, economy, and businesses – something that councils, residents, and utilities networks are all concerned with.
By alleviating the need to excavate the ground and expose the damaged pipe, the impact on the local and surrounding area is minimised. This, alongside the efficiency of CIPP installation, activation, and the results, means that damaged pipes and leaks are repaired in no time at all – getting the roads open and ensuring that businesses and locals don’t suffer a prolonged impact.
In short, the benefits of CIPP technology are wide ranging and tap into all corners of the engineering world. At Insituform, we offer training to upskill local engineers in dealing with trenchless solutions and can provide advice on the best products to employ for each case. Get in touch to find out more about CIPP felt liners, alternative Insituform products, and to discuss your needs with our team.